By AJ Lam Mongrel Films, Canada’s leading independent film distributor, once again was the generous host of TIFF celebrities and film aficionado partiers for a week of nightly parties at TIFF Mongrel House, aka, the 1822 Georgian-style Campbell House, the oldest remaining home from the original town of York. Party-goers were entertained […]
Category Archives: Art Exhibit
June
25
SMASH:VOYEUR*ISH@The Gardiner Museum-Thurs.,June 22nd,2017
posted by BK
SMASH:Voyeur*ish is the second installment of the new art party for 2017. A one-night journey of our human nature to be watched without being seen, the art directed by Justin Broadben,Voyeur*ish explores life in a world that’s constantly looking back at itself. SMASH: Voyeur*ish art is inspired by the work of artists like Cindy Sherman, […]
June
24
“Function in the Junction”In Support Of The Haiti School Building Project@2854 Dundas St. W-Thursday, June 22,2017
posted by BK
Photography By Nicholas Chan The Haiti School Building Project hosted “The Function in the Junction” event on Thursday, June 22, a festive mix of drinks, dancing and food, the night was hosted at 2854 Dundas St. W, catered by guest chef Anthony Rose of Toronto’s most buzzed about restaurants: Rose & Sons, Fat Pasha, The […]
June
09
Eva’s Initiatives@Evergreen Brickworks-Wed.,June 7th,2017
posted by BK
Eva’s Initiatives event was held at Evergreen Brick Works and the hosts for the evening were Designers and television personalities Colin Lewis McAllister and Justin Patrick Ryan. It was a fun night with signature libations, exquisite food and a home decor fans delight. Home for Life, Toronto’s most meaningful home-themed marketplace and auction in support […]
June
05
The 6th Annual Moonlight Gala @McMichael Gallery-Saturday, June 3rd, 2017
posted by BK
The yearly trip to Kleinberg, Ontario is well worth it, as we attended The 6th annual McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s. This is the premier fundraiser and this year’s event was another fabulous evening under the stars, a night with ambiance unlike any other. Upon arrival, we were treated to a glass of wine and as […]
June
02
Raise The Caliber – Art Creates Change exhibit @Only One Gallery at 5 Brock Avenue-Wed.,May 31st,2017
posted by BK
We were invited to The Raise The Caliber – Art Creates Change exhibit at Only One Gallery for the VIP cocktail party + preview. The event includes renown artists Doug Schwartz of Detroit Wick with his spectacular lucite sculptures and Tracy Hiner of Blackcrow Studios with her breathtaking photographs of decommissioned guns and shell casings. […]
June
02
Power Ball XIX: Stereo Vision@The Power Plant-Thurs.,June 1st, 2017
posted by BK
Photography By A.J.Lam The Power Plant collaborated with fashion house Max Mara once again to present Toronto’s most innovative art party, Power Ball XIX: Stereo Vision. The 19th annual major fundraiser, on Thursday, 1 June 2017, transformed The Power Plant into a contemporary art experience fusing music, ambiance, food, libations,fashion, and society. It’s about the […]
May
29
Bounce Block Party@The Theatre Centre-Sat.,May 27th,2017
posted by BK
We Enjoyed a night of live music, dancing, immersive performances, magnificent tastes, and all-around excitement to celebrate the dynamic work of The Theatre Centre. BOUNCE is a party that features the best of the West Queen West Neighbourhood. The party features some of the favourite choices for local dining and entertainment and brings them together […]
May
21
The 3rd Annual DX Design Auction@Design Exchange-Wed.,May 17,2017
posted by BK
Images By A.J.Lam It was the 3rd Annual DX Design Auction at Design Exchange on May 17 for an evening of style & sophistication, featuring a live and silent auction of singular, spectacular, and limited edition furnishings, artistic decorations, and highly coveted design wares. Co-chaired by Jeffrey Douglas of Douglas Design Studio, Tastemaker Mary Jo […]
May
08
The ROM Ball , in Celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary@The Royal Ontario Museum-Sat.,May 6, 2017
posted by BK
Photos by A.J. Lam. More than 500 supporters and corporate sponsors joined in for the ROM’s spectacular red carpet gala on May 6, 2017. The ROM Ball was a black-tie toast to our great nation and an unforgettable evening of culture and glamour in support of the Museum. Canada’s largest museum of natural history and […]
May
08
Machine Age Massive Party @ AGO (Thu. Apr 27, 2017)
posted by BK
Photos by A.J. Lam Thursday, April 27th 2017, 1900 art patrons gathered at the Art Gallery of Ontario for the Machine Age Massive Party, a charity gala to explore the relationship between human and machine. The feature artists create three distinct spaces within the party – Industrial, Digital and Space, transporting party-goers through a spectacular […]
April
27
The 20th Annual Tiff Kids International Film Festival Awards @The TIFF Bell Lightbox – Sun., April 23rd, 2017
posted by BK
The Tiff Kids International Film Festival Awards celebrated its 20th anniversary, presented their prestigious awards ceremony on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at The TIFF Bell Lightbox. The awards for the TIFF Kids International Film Festival were announced and the festival came to a close honouring the most creative and brightest in children’s cinema with Toronto’s […]
April
27
The 6th Annual Waterkeeper Gala@The CBC-Thurs.,April 20th,2017
posted by BK
It was titled”PROTECTING A SWIMMABLE, DRINKABLE, FISHABLE FUTURE FOR EVERYONE.” The Lake Ontario Waterkeeper/Swim Drink Fish Canada is an independent Canadian charity working for a day when every person in our watershed can safely touch the water, when the water is pure enough to drink, and when the lake is clean and wild enough that […]
April
17
digiPlaySpace: Creative Machines @ TIFF 2017 (Feb. 18 – Apr. 23)
posted by BK
While Easter long weekend had many kids exploring their backyards for painted eggs, the TIFF Kids International Film Festival 2017, had them exploring the boundless possibilities of technology in their futuristic feature event, digiPlaySpace 2017: Creative Machines. Families were treated to a unique technological experience, playing with dynamic robots, coding, and lights that surround and […]
April
13
Images Festival 30th annual edition-April 20 – 27, 2017.
posted by BK
Images Festival returns for its 30th annual edition April 20 – 27, 2017. The festival is Canada’s largest on and off screen showcase of innovative contemporary art, featuring eight days of screenings, events, performances and exhibitions. In total, the 2017 festival includes 48 on screen films, 12 off screen exhibitions, and four live image projects. […]
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